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Available Seniors
Mia-Shel
 
2011-11-24
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Location: Virginia
Seniors for Seniors Candidate
My name is Mia. After years of living with my family in WV, they decided I was too much trouble and took me to this place where dogs just disappear. A lady came to the shelter to see who needed help and looked at me. She said I was cute with my under bite. I have been in a foster home for five years and I wish I had a home of my own. I love to chase a ball, play tug of war, and best of all love to tear the insides out of stuffed animals. I need someone who understands the terrier breed. I tolerate all of the other dogs in my foster home but I won’t back down if confronted or if anyone (dog or human) tries to take my toy or try to sneak my food or treat . I can’t be around cats as I would love to be able to catch those tempting things and shake them good. I would love to have all the attention just for me. I can be in a crate for about 6 hours without going outside. I sleep under the covers at night with mom and dad. I weigh about 15 lbs. and am between 12 and 13 years old. No children for me please! Here's a link to my photo album.
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Badger
 
2007-03-14
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Location: Kansas
Seniors for Seniors Candidate
One look at Badger's face will tell you this guy is just overflowing with personality. There may be a little Boston Terrier in his lineage, as he has a very short "corkscrew" tail, undershot jaw, and black and white coloring. His undershot jaw gives him a bit of a pugnacious look and his character sometimes matches. He had been surrendered because no one had time for him anymore and he was tied up in the back yard all alone. Badger gets along fine with 12 out of 13 foster Rat Terrier "siblings" but took a dislike to one, whom he is determined to whoop every time he gets in the same room. Because of this chance of aggression if the personalities clash, Badger needs to be an only dog or with a non-dominant female. He is 7 years old and around 15 very solid pounds. He is a charming fellow -- likes people and is fine with children but untrustworthy around small animals, including cats. Badger will sleep quietly in a crate but will complain if left in the crate while everyone else is active. He is housebroken, using a dog door reliably. Despite his rather "tough guy" appearance, Badger's personality will win you over quickly when you met him. To see more pictures of Badger, pleaseclick here.
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Lani
2014-07-30
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Location: Florida
Seniors for Seniors Candidate
Lani is short for Solana, which is a Native American word for sunshine. It’s the perfect name for a gal who loves to lay by the pool and nap in the sun. While retired and living in Florida now, Lani’s beginnings were quite different. Through research we have found that she is the result of the breeding of two NRTA foundation stock Rat Terriers. Her bloodline is 71.87% Decker. Her dam is Sycamore Flats Jackie and her sire is Sycamore Flats Tuffy. Lani was born 4/26/03, is 17.5 inches at the withers, and a skinny 25 pounds. She is sweet and gentle. Lani gets along well with her foster siblings but has been unsuccessful at getting them to play with her. She is a finicky eater, and requires a grain free diet to avoid skin irritation. During Lani's first couple of months in foster care she lived with cats and wanted to chase them, but she did not harm them. More photos of Lani are available here.
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Donnie
2016-01-29
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Location: Florida
Seniors for Seniors Candidate
Donnie is a super sweet and active senior who was overlooked by adopters at the shelter. Was it because of his graying face? Was it because he's missing an eye? Why was this sweet, adorable older gent overlooked? But no matter - Donnie is now safe, and a Ratbone Boy. Look forward to updates - this guy is a charmer! For more photos of Donnie please visit his album.
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Rusty
2015-05-25
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Location: Idaho
Seniors for Seniors Candidate
This is Rusty. He will turn 8 years old in June (2016). Rusty is a neutered Rat Terrier. He is current on shots. Rusty is a twenty pound Dynamo. He has striking looks, yes, but a remarkable personality too! Rusty is very funny and lively. He has high energy, is an active little guy, and needs mental stimulation and lots of physical activity. Rusty is also a major love bug who not only loves to be held and cuddled, but he frequently asks to be picked up. Of course, like most Rat Terriers, he wants to sleep between the covers and share your bed pillow. Rusty is a clean boy who bathes himself and enjoys tub-baths; we do not know if he likes to swim. He loves to run and needs a chance to dig some holes. Rusty needs land - some property - to be happy. He is a compulsive healer and would make an excellent therapy dog. Rusty would love agility or any other kind of daily training and exercise program; he needs a job or hobby to fulfill his potential. Rusty is vocal and "talks". His vocalizations have given us great delight for nearly 8 years. Rusty is great with people, very friendly, and likes kids too - if they respect him and know how to approach a dog. He did great with the three elderly female dogs that were in his pack, but not so much with adult male dogs. He has been spoiled and he is a dog with a strong, dominant personality. He has been too aggressive with his special needs brother (a very spooky boy) and his elderly brother recently, which has forced his family to find him a new home. Rusty is an excellent housemate; he has never been destructive, and actually still has most of his original toys. He loves to play with toys, do puzzles, find treats, run, be with his people, learn new things and go for walks. Rusty is an extraordinary dog with huge potential. The ideal personal companion! Rusty is NOT good with cats at all, and he needs to be an only dog. If you have space, time and energy to give this boy, he will give you a lifetime of joy and laughter. Rusty is pure delight! To see more pictures of Rusty, please click here.
Note: This is a Guardian Assistance Placement (GAP) Program dog, meaning he/she has been fortunate enough to remain in his/her current home while looking for a new home. Veterinary records have been verified, but we must rely on input from the owner for information on behavior and temperament.
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